Multi-piece device for moving and storing potted plants and other objects having a base

ABSTRACT

A device for securely transporting multiple potted plants or other objects having a base, wherein said device comprises at least one piece that has at least one adjustable opening that allows the base of a plant holder or other object to sit securely within the device.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

The following is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No.15/622,534 filed Jun. 14, 2017, which is a continuation-in-partapplication of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/456,492, filed Mar.11, 2017, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,322,842, which is a continuation-in partof U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/391,787 filed Dec. 27, 2016.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a multi-piece device for moving andstoring potted plants and other objects having a base.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,691,495, 6,546,700, 6,546,699 relate to a modularsystem for packaging articles for shipment. A potted plant is placed ina cover, then automatically deposited into a protective sleeve. Thepotted plant thus packaged is ready for containment within a shippingcarton.

U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,189,295, 6,006,500 relate to a modular system forpackaging articles for shipment. A potted plant is sorted according to agrade, placed in a decorative cover, then automatically deposited into aprotective sleeve. The potted plant thus packaged is ready forcontainment within a shipping carton.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,871,479 relates to a modular system for packagingarticles for shipment. A potted plant is placed in a cover, thenautomatically deposited into a protective sleeve. The potted plant thuspackaged is ready for containment within a shipping carton.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,080,483 relates to a modular system for packagingarticles for shipment. A potted plant is automatically deposited into aprotective sleeve. The potted plant thus packaged is ready forcontainment within a shipping carton.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,095,649 relates to an assembly for storage of floralitems which includes a housing made up of stepped sidewalls, a rearwall, a front wall section at each step and top wall sections at eachstep. At least one container is located at each step. The containersdefine at least one water drain opening associated with a water drainsystem. A cut item separator support may be provided within thecontainers for dividing the inside of the containers into a plurality ofcompartments for receipt of floral items therein and for water freetransfer of foliage from one container to another.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,832,660 relates to a protective plant coveringcomprising a sheet of flexible material having two opposing side edgeseach with a plurality of fasteners such that with the material wrappedaround the plant, the two side edges may be brought proximate to oneanother and adjustably fastened around the plant using the fasteners.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,235,782 relates to a cover for potted plants wherein thecover provides a water tight seal at its base while at the same timeprotecting the plant from water leaking out of the plant. The cover is aform of a flat, tear away bag that customers of florists and plantnurseries can use themselves without assistance.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,315,785 relates to a wrapping for plants or flowersplaced in a pot like container made from a resilient material of naturalrigidity and consisting of a frustoconical tubular element open at bothends, the terminal portion at the tube end of small diameter having aretaining stop shoulder extending along at least part of thecircumference of the tubular element and defining a free internalopening which is smaller than that of an adjacent portion disposed inthe direction of the tube end having a smaller diameter, which stopshoulder is formed by a local cut in the tubular element disposed in aplane substantially perpendicular to the central axis of the tubularelement.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,454,213 relates to a method and apparatus for packinghorticultural items like cut flowers and potted plants for shipment incardboard cartons. An elongated rod extends from the top of the cartoninto a vase holding the horticultural items and secures the vase andhorticultural items from movement inside of the carton.

U.S. Patent Publication No. 2005/0085365 relates to a system and methodfor creating folded flower wraps that use a plurality of molds to defineone or more lines in a sheet of material for folding to produce a floralwrap by sequentially placing each one of the plurality of molds incontact with the sheet of material and folding the sheet of materialacross each one or more of the edges of the molds, the sheet of materialis moved from the first position through a plurality of intermediatepartially folded positions to the second fully folded position. Thesecond fully folded position corresponds to the desired folded flowerwrap.

U.S. Patent Publication No. 2016/0137328 relates to an automated highthrough-put system and method for shrink wrapping potted plants forpackaging and shipping. The system provides the ability to shrink wrapplants by utilizing a conveyer system and heating area with heatingunits having adjustable, directional nozzle heads.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a device for securely transportingmultiple potted plants within a single device.

The present invention relates to multiple objects having a base whichcan each securely fit within an opening in a device and be held withinthe opening in the device during storage and transport and allowtransport of the multiple objects safely.

The device comprises a foundation having several openings that allow thecontainer base of a plant holder or other objects having a base to sitsecurely within the device.

It is an object of the present invention for the other objects tocomprise a lamp or vase.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to comprisecardboard, paperboard or another fiber based material.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to compriseplastic, or polyethylene material.

It is an object of the present invention for the openings to allowdifferent size container bases of plant holders or other objects to sitsecurely within the device.

It is an object of the present invention for the openings to allowdifferent shaped container bases of plant holders or other objects tosit securely within the device.

It is an object of the present invention for the slits to be ofdifferent sizes to hold different size holders.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to securely fitwithin a box or container so that the box or container can be easilymoved and stored.

It is an object of the present invention for the plant or body of theobject to fit securely within the box or container and for a portion ofthe plant or body of the object to fit above the device.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to bewater-proof.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to be usedmultiple times.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to be easilycleaned of dirt or other material from the plant holders.

It is an object of the present invention for the openings to have slitswithin it that can be of different size to hold different size containerbases for the plant holders or other objects having a base.

It is an object of the present invention for the openings to have slitswithin it that can be of different size or shape to hold differentshaped container bases for the plant holders or other objects having abase.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to fit snuglywithin the box or container so that there is little or no movement ofthe device within the box or container so that the plants or otherobjects are not harmed during movement of the box or container.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to be made of afoldable material to assist with the device fitting properly within abox or container.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to furthercomprise a divider which is inserted into the box or container above thefoundation that separates the different plants or other objects fromeach other.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to haveadjustable sides so that the device fits multiple sizes of boxes orcontainers.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to have sides ofdifferent sizes so that the device fits multiple sizes of boxes andcontainers.

It is an object of the present invention to place a water repellent orwaterproof sheet made from a material such as polyethylene underneaththe device along the bottom of the box or container to protect the boxor container from any water or dirt spillage from the plant holders.

It is an object of the present invention to attach a water repellent orwaterproof sheet made from a material such as polyethylene to the box orcontainer by way of a mechanism such as adhesive tape, clips or anotherdevice for attachment.

The present invention relates to a single device for securelytransporting multiple potted plants or other objects having a base. Thedevice comprises a foundation having several openings that allow thebase of a plant holder or other Objects having a base to sit securelywithin the device. The foundation has slots within it that panels fitwithin. It is an object of the present invention for there to bemultiple panels that are attached to the foundation to hold thefoundation above the bottom of the box or container. It is an object ofthe present invention for there to be either two or four panels thatthen are attached to the foundation to hold the foundation above thebottom of the box or container. It is an object of the present inventionfor there to be at least one panel attached to the foundation to holdthe foundation above the bottom of the box or container. It is an objectof the present invention for the panels to be made of different heightsdepending on the objects to be placed in the device.

The present invention relates to a device that comprises multiple pieceswhich are then placed together so that the device fits within a box orcontainer and the device holds potted plants or objects having a base.It is an object of the present invention for each piece to contain anopening. It is an object of the present invention for each piece tocontain more than one opening. It is an object of the present inventionfor each of the openings to have multiple slits to allow the device toretain different size plant holders or other objects having a base. Itis an object of the present invention for each opening to have adifferent number of slits. It is an object of the present invention forthe slits to be of different sizes. It is an object of the presentinvention for the slits to be symmetrical or asymmetrical compared toslits of other openings. It is an object of the present invention foreach of the pieces to have a partial opening that when the pieces areput together that they form a further opening.

It is an object of the present invention for each piece of the device tohave foldable portions so that each piece of the device can fit togetherand within a box or container. It is an object of the present inventionfor the foldable portions to have creases to assist with folding. It isan object of the present invention for each piece to have an attachmentportion for attaching to other pieces or attaching to the box orcontainer. The attachment portion can be a locking piece that locksdifferent pieces together or pieces to the container or box.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to be broken upinto multiple pieces, i.e., two pieces, three pieces, four pieces, ormore.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to be broken upinto four pieces: upper left corner, upper right corner, lower rightcorner, and lower left corner. Each of the pieces has foldable sides.Each of the pieces has an opening and when all four pieces are puttogether a fifth opening is created in the middle of all four pieces. Itis an object of the present invention for each of the pieces to havefoldable portions to assist in placing the device in a box.

It is an object of the present invention for the plant holder or objecthaving a base to assist in holding the piece upwards in the box orcontainer once the plant holder or base is placed within an opening inthe piece.

By separating the device into several pieces, it makes the device easierto store when the device is not in use.

It is an object of the present invention for each piece of the device tocomprise cardboard, paperboard or another fiber based material. It is anobject of the present invention for each piece of the device to compriseplastic, or polyethylene material.

It is an object of the present invention for the device, once all thepieces are placed into the box or container, to securely fit within abox or container so that the box or container can be easily moved andstored. It is an object of the present invention for the device, onceall the pieces are put together, to fit snugly within the box orcontainer so that there is little or no movement of the device withinthe box or container so that the plants or other objects are not harmedduring movement of the box or container.

It is an object of the present invention for each piece of the device tobe made of a foldable material to assist with the device fittingproperly within a box or container.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to furthercomprise a divider which is inserted into the box or container above theconnected pieces of the device to separate the different plants or otherobjects that are placed in the openings from each other.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to haveadjustable sides so that the device fits multiple sizes of boxes orcontainers.

It is an object of the present invention to place a water repellent orwaterproof sheet made from a material such as polyethylene underneaththe device along the bottom of the box or container to protect the boxor container from any water or dirt spillage from the plant holders.

It is an object of the present invention to attach a water repellent orwaterproof sheet made from a material such as polyethylene to the box orcontainer by way of a mechanism such as adhesive tape, clips or anotherdevice for attachment.

It is an object of the present invention for each piece to have multiplesides with panels that fold down. It is an object of the presentinvention for each piece to have three sides with panels that fold down.These panels give each piece support and when put together theindividual pieces support each other on the sides that they are missingpanels.

The present invention relates to a device for securely transportingmultiple potted plants or other objects having a base comprising adevice comprised of multiple pieces, each of the pieces having afoldable portion(s) and each of the pieces having at least one opening.The openings are where a plant holder or other object having a base sitssecurely within the openings. The openings are adjustable and also canbe made of different sizes so that different sized and shaped bases ofplant holders or other objects sit securely within the openings. Thepieces fit together when placed in a box or container to securely fitthe device in the box or container.

The present invention relates to a device for securely transportingpotted plants or other objects having a base. The device is comprised ofone or more pieces. The device is comprised of foldable portion(s) andthe device has multiple openings which the potted plants or otherobjects having a base fits within. The openings are adjustable and canbe made of different sizes and shapes so that different sized and shapedbases of plant holders or other objects sit securely within theopenings. It is an object of the present invention for the device tohave perforations in the slits of the openings and perforations in theflaps. It is an object of the present invention for the device to havejust perforations in the flaps. It is an object of the present inventionfor the device to have just perforations in the slits of the openings.It is an object of the present invention to include more than one devicein a single box or container. It is an object of the present inventionfor the device to be stackable within the container.

It is an object of the present invention for the openings to have anynumber of sides. It is an object of the present invention for theopenings to be cylindrically shaped. It is an object of the presentinvention for the openings to be octagon shaped. It is an object of thepresent invention for the openings to be hexagon shaped. It is an objectof the present invention for the openings to be decagon shaped.

It is an object of the present invention for the folding portion of thedevice to have a locking mechanism. It is an object of the presentinvention for the locking mechanism to be used to lock separate piecesof the device together. It is an object of the present invention for thelocking mechanism to be used to lock the separate pieces to thecontainer or box. It is an object of the present invention for thelocking mechanism to be used to lock a single piece device to the box orcontainer. It is an object of the present invention for the flaps on theside of the device to extend to the bottom of a box or container, toassist with sturdiness of the device.

The present invention relates to a device for securely transportingpotted plants or other objects having a base. The device comprises afree standing device that has foldable portion(s) and multiple openingswhich the potted plants or other objects having a base fits within. Theopenings are adjustable and can be made of different sizes and shapes sothat different sized and shaped bases of plant holders or other objectssit securely within the openings. It is an object of the presentinvention for the device to have perforations in the slits of theopenings and perforations in the flaps. It is an object of the presentinvention for the device to have just perforations in the flaps. Thedevice can either stand alone or be placed in a box or container. It isan object of the present invention for the device to have locking parts,both male and female that when the device is wrapped sound and locked itis free standing and receives the bases of plants or other objects. Itis an object of the present invention that the device locks on the side.It is an object of the present invention for the device to lock at itscorners. It is an object of the present invention for the device tocomprise handles.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to haveadvertising printed on it.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention.

FIG. 3 is a top folded view of an embodiment of the device of thepresent invention.

FIG. 4 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention placed in a box.

FIG. 5 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention placed in a box with pots inserted in the device.

FIG. 6 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention placed in a box with plant holders and plant holders havingplants inserted in the device.

FIG. 7 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention placed in a box.

FIG. 8 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention placed in a box with a vase and lamp inserted in the device.

FIG. 9 is a side view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention.

FIG. 10 is a side view through the box of an embodiment of the device ofthe present invention placed in a box.

FIG. 11 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention.

FIG. 12 is a top view of a piece of FIG. 13 of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention.

FIG. 14 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention.

FIG. 15 is a side view of an embodiment of separate pieces of the deviceof the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a further side view of FIG. 15 wherein the separate pieces ofthe device of the present invention are put together.

FIG. 17 is a side view through the box of the pieces of the device ofFIG. 15 put together in a box.

FIG. 18 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention.

FIG. 19 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention.

FIG. 20 is a side view through the box of an embodiment of the device ofthe present invention placed in a box.

FIG. 21 is a top view of an embodiment of a piece of the device of thepresent invention having a locking mechanism.

FIG. 22 is a top view of an embodiment of a piece of the device of thepresent invention having a locking mechanism.

FIG. 23 is a side view of an embodiment of a piece of the device of thepresent invention having a locking mechanism.

FIG. 24 is a side view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention standing and being locked.

FIG. 25 is a top view of the device in FIG. 24 in its open and unlockedposition.

FIG. 26 is a side view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention standing and being locked.

FIG. 27 is a side view of an embodiment of the device of the presentinvention standing and being locked.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 shows a top view of the device 10 having four sides, 12, 14, 16and 18. Each of the sides has a foldable portion 20, 22, 24 and 26respectfully. The device 10 is shown having five openings 28, 30, 32,34, and 36, however any number of openings can be placed on the device10 so long as there is enough space for the plants or other objects tofit within the device and in a box or container. Each of the openingshas multiple slits 40 which allow the device to retain different sizeplant holders or other objects having a base.

FIG. 2 shows a bottom view of the device 10 having four sides, 12, 14,16 and 18. Each of the sides has a foldable portion 20, 22, 24 and 26respectfully. The device 10 is shown having five openings 28, 30, 32,34, and 36, however any number of openings can be placed on the device10 so long as there is enough space for the plants or other objects tofit within the device and in the box or container. Each of the openingshas multiple slits 40 which allow the device to retain different sizeplant holders or other objects having a base.

FIG. 3 shows a top view of the folded device 10 having sides 12, 14, 16and 18. Each of the sides has a foldable portion 22, 24 (shown) and 20,26, (not shown). The device 10 has five openings 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36.Each of the openings has multiple slits 40 which allows the device toretain different size plant holders or other objects having a base.

FIG. 4 shows the device 10 sitting within a box 50. The foldableportions 20, 22, 24 and 26 (not shown) of sides 12, 14, 16 and 18 foldagainst the sides of the box 50. The device 10 has five openings 28, 30,32, 34 and 36. Each of the openings has multiple slits 40 which allowsthe device to retain different sized and shaped plant holders or otherobjects having a base.

FIG. 5 shows the device 10 inserted into a box 50. Plant holder 56 isinserted in opening 36, plant holder 54 is inserted into opening 32 andplant holder 52 is inserted into opening 34. The plant holders 56, 52and 54 are of different sizes and different shapes.

FIG. 6 shows the device 10 within box 50. Plant holders 56, 52 and 54are placed in openings 36, 34 and 32 respectively. Plant 60 is in aplant holder within opening 30 which is not shown.

FIG. 7 shows the device 10 sitting within a box 50. The foldableportions 20, 22, 24 and 26 (not shown) of sides 12, 14, 16 and 18 foldagainst the sides of the box 50. The device 10 has five openings 28, 30,32, 34 and 36. Each of the openings has multiple slits 40 which allowsthe device to retain different sized and shaped plant holders and otherobjects having a base. The box 50 further contains divider 70 whichprovides separation between the different plants and other objects thatare placed in the openings.

FIG. 8 shows the device 10 sitting within a box 50. The device 10 hasfive openings 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36. Each of the openings has multipleslits 40 which allows the device 10 to retain different sized and shapedplant holders and other objects having a base. A vase 80 is placed inopening 30. A lamp 82 is placed in opening 34.

FIG. 9 shows the device 100. The device 100 has a foundation 104 whichhas slots 106 where the panels 108 fits in to support the device 100.

FIG. 10 shows the device 100 being in a box 102, the device 100 having afoundation 104 having slots 106. The device 100 has panels 108 placedthrough the slots 106 to support the device 100.

FIG. 11 shows the device 100 having a foundation 104. The foundation 104has slots 106 that is where the panels 108 are placed through. Thefoundation 104 has openings 110, 112, 114, 116 and 118.

FIG. 12 shows a piece 201 of the device 200, shown in FIG. 13, havingfoldable portions 202, 204 and 206. The foldable portion 202 is foldablealong crease 208. The foldable portion 206 is foldable along crease 210.The foldable portion 204 is foldable along crease 211. Piece 201 has anopening 212 having slits 216. The opening 212 has multiple slits 216which allow the opening 212 to retain different size plant holders orother objects having a base. The device 200 further includes a partialopening 214 which when joined with other pieces of the device, 221, 231and 241 shown in FIG. 13, creates an opening similar to opening 212.

FIG. 13 shows a top view of the device 200. The device 200 is broken upinto four pieces, upper left corner 201, upper right corner 221, lowerright corner 231, and lower left corner 241. The device 200 is shownhaving five openings 212, 222, 232, 242 and 252. Each of the openingshas multiple slits 216, 226, 236, 246 and 256 respectively, which alloweach opening to retain different size plant holders or other objectshaving a base. The opening 252 is made by placing each of the pieces201, 221, 231 and 241 together. Each piece 201, 221, 231 and 241 hasfoldable portions to assist in placing the device 200 in a box.

FIG. 14 shows a top view of the device 300. The device is broken up intofour pieces, upper left corner 301, upper right corner 321, lower rightcorner 331, and lower left corner 341. The pieces 301, 321, 331 and 341are not of the same size. The device 300 is shown having five openings312, 322, 332, 342 and 352. Each of the openings has multiple slits 316,326. 336, 346 which allow each opening to retain different size plantholders or other objects having a base. Opening 352, an irregular shapedopening, is created by the pieces 301, 321, 331 and 341 which alsocreates the slits 356 and 357, which shows slits of different size andshape, which allow the opening to retain different size plant holders orother objects having a base. The opening 352 is made by placing each ofthe pieces 301, 321, 331 and 341 together. Each piece 301, 321, 331 and341 has foldable portions to assist in placing the device 300 in a box.

FIG. 15 shows a side view of two pieces 241 and 231 of the device 200showing the folding portions. FIG. 15 shows the pieces 241 and 231separated and folded along their creases, each having their respectiveopenings 242, and 232 with respective slits 246 and 236, and each havinga partial opening.

FIG. 16 shows a side view of two pieces of 241 and 231 of the device 200showing the folded portions, wherein the two pieces are placed togetherto form the device 200. FIG. 16 shows the pieces 241 and 231 foldedalong their crease, each having their respective openings 242, and 232with slits 246 and 236, and each having a partial opening.

FIG. 17 shows the device 200 placed in a box 350. The device 200 hasshown pieces 241 and 231 placed together to allow the device 200 to fitinside the box 350 securely, and supported.

FIG. 18 shows a top view of the device 200. The device 200 is broken upinto four pieces, upper left corner 201, upper right corner 221, lowerright corner 231, and lower left corner 241. The device 200 is shownhaving four openings 212, 222, 232 and 242. Each of the openings hasmultiple slots 216, 226, 236 and 246 respectively which allow eachopening to retain difference size plant holders or other objects havinga base. Each piece 201, 221, 231 and 241 has foldable portions to assistin placing the device 200 in a box.

FIG. 19 shows a top view of the device 250 having four sides, 252, 254,256 and 258. Each of the sides has a foldable portion 260, 262, 264 and266 respectfully, and each of the foldable portions has perforations268, 270, 272, and 274. The device 250 is shown having five openings276, 278, 280, 282, and 284, however any number of openings can beplaced on the device 250 so long as there is enough space for the plantsor other objects to fit within the device and in a box or container.Each of the openings has multiple perforations 290 which allow thedevice to retain different size plant holders or other objects having abase.

FIG. 20 shows the devices 310 and 320 stacked upon one another sittingwithin a box 330. Device 310 shows side 311 having a foldable portion312 and perforation 314. Device 320 shows side 321 having a foldableportion 322 and perforation 324. Device 310 has shown two openings 316and 318. Device 320 also has openings which are not shown in the figure.

FIG. 21 shows a piece 350 that is one quarter of a larger device havingthree similar pieces, that when put together form an entire device,having foldable portions 352, 354 and 356. The foldable portion 352 isfoldable along crease 358. The foldable portion 354 is foldable alongcrease 360. The foldable portion 356 is foldable along crease 362. Thefoldable portions have male members 370 and female members 375 that formlocking mechanisms when the members 370 and 375 are joined. Piece 350has an opening 380 having slits 382. The opening 380 has multiple slits382 which allow the opening 380 to retain different size plant holdersor other objects having a base. The piece 350 further includes a partialopening 385 which when joined with other pieces of the device, createsan opening similar to opening 380.

FIG. 22 shows a piece 400 that is one quarter of a larger device havingthree similar pieces, that when put together form an entire device,having foldable portions 402, 404 and 406. The foldable portion 402 isfoldable along crease 408. The foldable portion 404 is foldable alongcrease 410. The foldable portion 406 is foldable along crease 412. Thefoldable portions have male members 420 and female members 425 that formlocking mechanisms when the members 420 and 425 are joined. Piece 400has an opening 430 having slits 432. The opening 430 has multiple slits432 which allow the opening 430 to retain different size plant holdersor other objects having a base. The piece 400 further includes a partialopening 435 which when joined with other pieces of the device, createsan opening similar to opening 430.

FIG. 23 shows piece 350 of FIG. 22 in its folded state. The foldableportion 352 is foldable along crease 358 (not shown). The foldableportion 354 is foldable along crease 360. The foldable portion 354 showsa male member 370 inserted into female member 375 (not shown) to form alocking mechanism 450. Piece 350 has an opening 380 having slits 382.The opening 380 has multiple slits 382 which allow the opening 380 toretain different size plant holders or other objects having a base. Thepiece 350 further includes a partial opening 385 which when joined withother pieces of the device, creates an opening similar to opening 380.

FIG. 24 shows a device 500 having a top part 502 which has openings 504,506, 508, 510 and 512. The openings have slits 515. The device has alocking mechanism 514. The device 500 is a free standing device that hasa base on the bottom that is not shown.

FIG. 25 shows the device 500 in a flat and open position. The device 500has a top part 502 and openings 504, 506, 508, 510 and 512. The openingshave slits 515. The device has male members 520 and female members 522that form a locking mechanism. When the device is folded and the malemembers 520 are inserted into the female members 522 the device 500 is afree standing device sitting on its base 530.

FIG. 26 shows a device 550 as a free standing device. The device has atop part 552 and openings 554, 556, 558, 560 and 562. The openings haveslits 565. The device has a locking mechanism 570 and handle 575 on itsside.

FIG. 27 shows a device 580 as a free standing device. The device has atop part 582 and openings 584, 586, 588, 590 and 592. The openings haveslits 595. The device has a locking mechanism 600 and handle 605 on itsside.

1. A device for securely transporting multiple objects, each objecthaving a base, said device comprising; a foundation; said foundationhaving four sides; said foundation having foldable portions that foldbelow said foundation; said foundation having multiple openings; each ofsaid openings constructed so that an object having a base fits within anopening of said openings of said foundation; each of said openingshaving an adjustable feature or made of different sizes or shapes sothat various bases of objects sit securely within each of said openings;each of said openings comprised of a fixed hole surrounded by multipleadjustable slits which when depressed increase a size of said fixedhole; said device being free standing, able to stand on its own; saiddevice having a base; said device comprised of a fiber based material ora polyethylene material; said device comprising locking parts that haveboth male and female parts that when said device is locked it is freestanding and receives said bases of objects; said device constructed sothat said device is lifted and transported with said objects.
 2. Thedevice of claim 1 wherein said device is placed in a container that isnot part of said device.
 3. The device of claim 1 wherein said lockingparts form a locking mechanism on side of said device.
 4. The device ofclaim 1 wherein said locking parts form a locking mechanism on cornersof said device.
 5. The device of claim 1 wherein said device furthercomprises handles.
 6. A device for securely transporting multiple pottedplants, each potted plant having a base, said device comprising: one ormore pieces; each of said pieces having flaps on at least two sides;each of said flaps being a foldable portion that ends at a free edge;said device having at least two openings; each of said openingsconstructed so that a plant holder having a base sits securely withinsaid opening; each of said openings having an adjustable feature or madeof different sizes or shapes so that various bases of plant holders sitsecurely within each of said openings; each of said openings comprisedof a fixed hole surrounded by multiple adjustable slits which whendepressed increase a size of said fixed hole; said device is placed in acontainer that is not part of said device said device having lockingparts.
 7. The device of claim 6 wherein said locking parts are locatedon one or more of said flaps.